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SV08 KKS

2008 BMW 125

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,606 mi
Last recorded109,606 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 KKS
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 109,606 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 104,427 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal badly perished.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Park brake efficiency only just met the requirements.

Fail 2 Apr 2025 104,238 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal badly perished.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 98,287 miles

Offside door mirror glass slightly deteriorated.

Fail 8 Apr 2024 98,272 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Offside door mirror glass slightly deteriorated.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 90,375 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 81,784 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 81,784 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 75,941 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 75,941 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and small cut to plies.

Pass 26 Mar 2020 71,304 miles

Small cuts in outer wall of nearside rear tyre but no plies exposed.

Pass 28 Mar 2019 64,485 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Fuel cap seal perishing.

Pass 5 Apr 2018 57,753 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 57,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 50,916 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 50,146 miles

Front Brake discs badly worn inner friction faces.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 50,146 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake discs badly worn inner friction faces.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 38,820 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2014 30,752 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 27,202 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2012 21,376 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 16,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 125?

Based on 59,027 MOT tests across 5,126 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
6,168
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
5,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 378
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 374
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 204
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 170
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SV08 KKS is a 2008 BMW 125 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 BMW 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 60,205 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 378 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SV08 KKS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SV08 KKS is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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